Recoil & flip G30 vs. G29

[kn38ms]

I dig my new G30.
Is the G29 similar to the 30 in recoil characteristics?
Is the 29 more snappy with increased muzzle flip?
I know what the G20 is like, Is the 29 "rowdier"

Chime in Glocksters!...Thanks KM

[rickyj]

Recoil is pretty subjective, but I would say that the recoil of the 30 is a lot "pushier", as in a slow hard push, and the 29 is a lot "slappier", as in a brief slap impact. Part of the issue is the loads you will be shooting as well. Whenever I have shot a 30 it has been with cheap FMJ rounds, and when I shoot my 29 it is with full power loads.

[bac1023]

Having both pistols, I would say the G29 has more felt recoil than the G30 when both are firing hot loads. That said, the difference is minimal.

[G-Bone]

Traditionally 45acp kicks less than 10mm.

That being said, I find that Double Taps 185gr 45acp ammo kicks as hard (if not harder) in my G30 as Double Taps 180gr 10mm in my G29.

Recoil and I get along well, so I don't spend to much time worry about it in a SD weapon, I carry my G29 10 to 1 ovef my G30. But thats just me. ;)

[Robert Hairless]

Originally posted by G-Bone
Traditionally 45acp kicks less than 10mm.

That being said, I find that Double Taps 185gr 45acp ammo kicks as hard (if not harder) in my G30 as Double Taps 180gr 10mm in my G29.

Recoil and I get along well, so I don't spend to much time worry about it in a SD weapon, I carry my G29 10 to 1 ovef my G30. But thats just me. ;)

How do you carry the G29 and/or the G30? They're remarkable pistols, but they seem awkward for IWB or pocket carry. Have you found ways to do them, or do you use other methods?

[rickyj]

Originally posted by Robert Hairless
How do you carry the G29 and/or the G30? They're remarkable pistols, but they seem awkward for IWB or pocket carry. Have you found ways to do them, or do you use other methods?

Guess that it depends on your frame (body, not gun:) ) but IWB is not too bad. "Pocket" is bad in any case with any gun IMHO. The best is just a SOB holster at about 4 o'clock. A tshirt covers this fine and it is comfortable.

[Never2many]

How do you carry the G29 and/or the G30? They're remarkable pistols, but they seem awkward for IWB or pocket carry. Have you found ways to do them, or do you use other methods?

C.T.A.C IWB on my G29.

I must just be use to the 10mm, I don't even notice the recoil... just shoot it like any other Glock.